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Balakin Family History

Balakin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Balkin, Baldwin, Saladin, Balaban, Balan, Blain, Ballin, Lakin

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Where is the Balakin family from?

You can see how Balakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balakin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balakin family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balakin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Balakin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balakin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Balakin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Balakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balakin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Balakin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Balakin. For the veterans among your Balakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balakin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Balakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Balakin in 1944 was 38, and 89 in 2002.

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